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Polygon Semipalatinsk Test Site and Museum: open or not?

Last post by steven « Sat May 27, 2023 6:32 am
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by steven » Sat May 25, 2019 7:03 am
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Just got a message: the Polygon and the museum will be closed for the whole summer due to maintenance works :-( :-( :-(

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Give it a go, do let us know how far you got! I would say that anything is certainly possible if the price is right...
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Last post by steven
Sat May 27, 2023 6:32 am
Newbie question: flying to Kazakhstan with bike

Last post by trikolka « Fri May 26, 2023 6:32 pm
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by IronChris » Thu May 04, 2023 12:37 pm

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Hey guys,
As supposed, i am stuck now in Georgia with my motorcycle, and don't really know how to get to central Asia.
There actually IS the...

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well, you are no longer just a newbie : you found a solution which may be of interest for other bikers. But the title of this discussion is a bit...

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Last post by trikolka
Fri May 26, 2023 6:32 pm
Trouble booking trains in Kazakhstan

Last post by bermuda « Fri May 26, 2023 12:19 pm
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by bermuda » Wed May 24, 2023 12:08 pm

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I'm trying to book trains from Astana to Karaganda and Karaganda to Almaty in late June/early July.

Tutu and tickets.kz have rejected my VISA card,...

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Odd - I did not need a Kazakh phone number to buy from last year. Another option is
Tutu etc. are Russian sites - so western credit cards won't...

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Last post by bermuda
Fri May 26, 2023 12:19 pm
Big Almaty Lake: experiences

Last post by danct « Tue May 23, 2023 12:47 pm
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by steven » Wed Dec 06, 2017 1:01 pm
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The situation around Big Almaty Lake has changed often in recent times. Please let us know how it was for you: did you encounter problems or did...

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Warning: If hiking to Big Almaty Peak, please make sure to return by the same path. DO NOT attempt to descend the (Ayusai) Gorge which leads back to...
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Last post by danct
Tue May 23, 2023 12:47 pm
Turgen Tour Questions

Last post by steven « Thu May 11, 2023 10:50 am
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by tribeca » Wed May 10, 2023 12:45 pm

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Hello!

Is it better to join a tour to this area or can one do it alone?

One operator said at this time of year, only the waterfall is open but not...

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Not sure what she means by the gorge, but yeah, the higher altitudes prolly still too snowy? Not sure.

Anyway, you can do it on your own if you have...

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Last post by steven
Thu May 11, 2023 10:50 am
Russian visa in almaty?

Last post by rania.sh « Thu May 11, 2023 4:23 am

by rania.sh » Thu May 11, 2023 4:23 am

hello, do you know if it is possible to get a visa for Russia from almaty (french resident), and if yes, how long it takes?
Thanks

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Last post by rania.sh
Thu May 11, 2023 4:23 am
Khorgos ICBC trip reports

Last post by portandus « Mon May 08, 2023 4:58 pm
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by Sabino » Tue Apr 03, 2018 6:26 am
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If you are in Kazajstan and you want to go shopping in China whitout visa you can go to Khorgos .
Is a free commercial area full of very big malls...

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Hello from Germany,
I will be visiting the special border zone at Khorgos this month - can anyone provide me with *working* contact details of one...
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Last post by portandus
Mon May 08, 2023 4:58 pm
From Russia to Almaty

Last post by Lagerfeld « Sat May 06, 2023 4:10 am
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by Lagerfeld » Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:55 am
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Hello, everybody,
I'm a new member here in this forum and I will go next month with my camper - mobile home, from Russia to Almaty.
I thing my last...

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So, now I'm already a few days in KZ and I want to write how was the road.
Because of recommandations of my friends in Grosny I choosed the shortest...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sat May 06, 2023 4:10 am
Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen) to Olgii by bus: reports

Last post by nezenlair « Thu May 04, 2023 8:34 am
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by Alonkrasin » Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:14 am

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Hi!!

Im now in Ust kamenagorsk and i want to go to Ulgi but i didn't found any flights/ information about buses in the internet although i found...

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Hi
I went once through shemonaika with a bicycle. No pb
Salut, je suis passé une fois à vélo par Shemonaika.
Ne manquez pas la route qui monte à...

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Last post by nezenlair
Thu May 04, 2023 8:34 am
Uighur restaurants in Almaty

Last post by FelipeGonzalez « Wed May 03, 2023 7:25 pm

by FelipeGonzalez » Wed May 03, 2023 7:25 pm

Hi!

In August I will visit Almaty and I would like to get to know the Uighur gastronomy. Do you recommend any Uighur restaurant?

Thank you!

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Last post by FelipeGonzalez
Wed May 03, 2023 7:25 pm
Lake Burabay National Park near Astana

Last post by lonelytraveller01 « Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:05 am

by lonelytraveller01 » Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:05 am

Has anyone been to Burabay National Park?

Want to ask, climbing up to the Bolektau peak, is there a pathway that can hike up to the top? I hike...

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Last post by lonelytraveller01
Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:05 am
Unity Day in Almaty

Last post by Lagerfeld « Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:59 am
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by arsenal4mylife » Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:07 pm

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Hey guys, going to fly to Central Asia this week and I am super duper excited!
Just find there will be Unity Day when I am in Almaty.

Tried to...

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Hi, Bri,
I found the following text:

1st of May
Kazakhstan marks the 1st of May - People's Unity Day, the holiday that is aimed at strengthening...

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:59 am
Visit to Baikonur

Last post by Lagerfeld « Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:50 am
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by Vivien1939 » Thu Jan 19, 2017 3:50 pm
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Hello, we are a couple from Poland and we will be travelling in Kazakhstan in May 2017. We would like to plan 1-2 days in Baikonur. We are interested...

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Why are you so distrustful? . . . On the other hand, you have your own experience now.
I'm not really distrustful, and, yes, I wanted to make my own...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:50 am
Recommended hotel or hostel in Aktau and Aktobe?

Last post by Mide « Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:41 pm
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by Justynag » Sun Nov 06, 2022 4:17 am

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Any recommendation for budget accomodation in Aktau? Booking.com options looks miserable in terms of rating/distance

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We are staying in a nice hostel in Shepte, 143km from Kuryk, where the ferry comes from Baku. We would definitely recommend it. We have just come...

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Last post by Mide
Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:41 pm
Car rental - current status?

Last post by DSO_Canuck « Tue Apr 11, 2023 9:15 am
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by DSO_Canuck » Sun Apr 02, 2023 5:03 pm

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Hello everyone,

Am thinking of renting a vehicle on our arrival in Almaty for 4 days to explore the national parks in the NE region: Altyn Emel...

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Steven: thanks for the info on Nikita, if we decide to go the car rental route then we will definitely contact him. To be sure I am aware of all the...

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Last post by DSO_Canuck
Tue Apr 11, 2023 9:15 am
Newbie Kazakhstan questions

Last post by sebhoff « Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:42 am
Replies: 5
by Annoyed82 » Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:31 pm

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I'm somewhat well travelled but haven't yet been to any Silk road countries but am looking to visit Kazakhstan during their summer. I just had a few...

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From what I have heard it is pretty normal for Central Asian institutions/companies in general not to be very responsive to enquiries. Many don't...

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Last post by sebhoff
Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:42 am
Some random tips and observations for travellers to Kazakhstan

Last post by azepeda « Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:39 am
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by sebhoff » Wed Oct 12, 2022 9:32 am

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A few observations from my journey through Kazakhstan that may be useful to others:

Kazakhstan seems to have become a fairly non-cash society -...

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Thanks for the post, quite on point! Just adding a bit, some places will not take credit cards, but will definitely take Kaspi. However, not an...

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Last post by azepeda
Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:39 am
Nur-Sultan - Uralsk - Turkestan - Shymkent: 2 questions

Last post by azepeda « Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:15 am
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by sebhoff » Thu Aug 18, 2022 4:58 pm

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I'm a big fan of trains and have been racking my brain for sensible ways to explore Kazakhstan within the limited time I have. I'll be starting in...

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Hello.
Was just in Turkestan on Thursday. I know you’ve been there and back by now, but just updating info; it’s definitely a visit you can do in a...

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Last post by azepeda
Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:15 am
Kazakhstan - Sayram-Su

Last post by steven « Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:48 am
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by Lutnistas1969 » Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:17 pm

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I am looking for a homestay or nice small hotel in Sayram-Su ( Сайрам-Су ) or Kaskasu ( Қасқасу ) village or somewhere quite nearby but not in...

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Try the people at Ugam There should be homestays in Lenger and Kaskasu, maybe other places.

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Last post by steven
Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:48 am
Longterm parking in Kazakhstan

Last post by steven « Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:41 pm
Replies: 11
by campingoncloudnine » Sun Oct 28, 2018 4:14 pm
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Hello,

My girlfriend and I want to leave our car in Kazakhstan for a few months and travel to Southeast Asia.

Does anyone have experience with...

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If you didn't ,anage to do the 2GIS thing by yourself; when you get to Almaty;, do it together with a local
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Last post by steven
Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:41 pm
Restaurant recommendations in Almaty

Last post by Lagerfeld « Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:12 pm
Replies: 6
by steven » Wed Jul 17, 2019 3:07 am

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Please share your restaurant recommendations for Almaty below. The scene is moving so fast, we cannot keep up by ourselves.

Find vegetarian...

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When I came to Almaty in Nov. last year, my friends there went with me to a German restaurant. They have done this special for me. One more time I...

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:12 pm
Kostanay

Last post by Lagerfeld « Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:58 am
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by frunze » Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:58 pm

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Is it worth it? I am probably coming to Ekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk which are close by , so I thought of going to see how it is, as I have never...

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I want to ask: Did you go from Russia to Kostanay?
If yes, how is the street / road from the Russian border to Kostanay?
Thank's, Tony.

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:58 am
Kazakhstan - Altai border permit

Last post by steven « Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:26 am
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by Lutnistas1969 » Sun Mar 12, 2023 8:51 am

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Hi,
I know that this topic has come up here in other posts before, but I would like to ask it anyway.
Is it possible to get the border zone permit...

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Ok, send us a message and report back to me if anything went wrong / well.

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Last post by steven
Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:26 am
Travel vaccine clinic in Almaty

Last post by saule « Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:39 pm
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by Justcallmecaz » Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:23 am

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Hi guys,

My partner and I (both uk citizens) are due to arrive into Almaty in a few weeks and we were wondering if there was a travel vaccination...

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Hello!

This vaccination center comes recommended: Give them a call +7 771 941 0 941 and to ask about the type of vaccine that you need and book an...

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Last post by saule
Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:39 pm
Yazovoe Lake Язевое көл, Altai

Last post by saule « Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:58 pm
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by Daniel99 » Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:23 am

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Looking for recemmendation of travel agency who can organise a car and driver (from Ust-K) and border permit for trip to Yazovoe Lake, and stay at...

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Hi Daniel,

We can organize your trip to Yazevoe lake. Please send a message to my email address: [email protected] if you are still...

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Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:58 pm

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